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SoHum Health Seeks Participants in National Clinical Trial to Further Medical Research on Opioid Use Recovery
Photo by cottonbro studio. Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SoHum Health) is taking part in a national study to help people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas. The study will compare how two formulations of buprenorphine may help…
SoHum Health launches new Senior Life Solutions mental health program for older adults
Photo by Marcus Aurelius. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes associated with aging. Individuals may benefit…
When Specialized Healthcare is What You Need
Photo by Anna Shvets. A March 2024 report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that by 2036 there will be a shortfall of 86,000 physicians in the United States. Many of those shortages are expected to occur…
Yoga for All
Photo by Min An. Every year new studies are published showing how beneficial a yoga practice can be to our health and well-being. If you’ve ever been a yoga practitioner, you’ve probably noticed things most fans of the discipline notice,…
October, Breast Cancer Awareness, and a New Rule
Photo by Anna Tarazevich. According to the American Cancer Society, 13% of American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. Every October we are reminded of how prevalent the devastating disease is when we see pink ribbons, pink signage,…
New Community Hospital Update – August 2024
SoHum Health Enters Next Design Phase for Construction of New Community Hospital and Clinic in Garberville Download a PDF of this update. SoHum Health and the Ratcliff Architect team are pleased to share the draft architectural designs for a new,…
Positive Research on Cannabis
Photo by Alexander Grey. Over the past year, many new studies have been published, and many more are being undertaken, that look into the effects of marijuana use, both medicinal and recreational, on human health. Below is a short digest…
Good Eats
Photo by nrd on Unsplash. Almost half of young adults in the US suffer from anxiety. In all age groups, depression is on the rise with nearly 30% of adults having been formally diagnosed at some time in their lives.…
SoHum Health Selects Ratcliff Architects for New Garberville Hospital and Clinic Design
Photo caption: Ratcliff Architects and SoHum Health leadership begin the Planning Development Phase for a new hospital and clinic in Garberville. Left to right: Board Member, Jay Sooter; CEO, Matt Rees; Board Member, Barbara Truitt; Chief Financial Officer, Paul Eves;…
Listen to KMUD News: SoHum Health Continues to Expand Services
Check out the 9-minute news segment on KMUD where we dive into exciting developments at our community hospital. Plus, we share some details on the optometry services that will be available by early next year. Tune in and stay informed!…